Ljungberg returns to ease Wenger headache

Arsene Wenger today received immediate compensation for the loss of Jose Antonio Reyes during the Christmas period.

The Spain striker is a non-starter for Arsenal's Boxing Day clash with Fulham at Highbury with a knee problem, though may be fit to face Newcastle at St James' Park next Wednesday.

However, Fredrik Ljungberg has been cleared to resume training. He missed the past three matches after suffering two migraines inside a week. But scans taken when he consulted a neurologist revealed there was no problem.

Ljungberg is set to return on Sunday and Brazilian Edu is also close to fitness. He has been out since early last month with a broken toe.